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In this day and age of technology, parents might think students need all of the math and science they can swallow to ensure their future success. While that is true, let us not forget another important component often overlooked in education.
Creativity is one of the top three personality traits most important to career success, according to U.S. employers (Americans for the Arts, 2015).
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If you are a parent of a gifted child, you know how incredible their minds work. Gifted children have many strengths inside and out side of the classroom. However, sometimes gifted children can be a bit of challenge which can cause some roadblocks. Here are 16 strengths and challenges your gifted might face growing up:
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During my most recent Instructional Rounds visit, we read an article that referenced a quote by James Britton, who said, “Reading and writing float on a sea of talk.” This statement reminded me about the reciprocal nature of reading and writing and the integral role that talk plays in facilitating meaningful dialogue, purposeful writing, and thoughtful comprehension of complex texts.
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